Executive Assistant
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cypress hcmMillbrae (CA)
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and ExecutiveExecutive Offices
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$120,000.00/yr
About the role
Base pay range$120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yrResponsibilitiesOwn and manage the COO's calendar, inboxes (email, Slack, LinkedIn), and other communications - ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.Help own, plan, and organize both internal and external eventsAnticipate needs and think five steps ahead, proactively clearing roadblocks and creating "magic moments" that make daily life smoother and more enjoyable.Sit in on meetings, take detailed notes, manage follow-ups, and ensure action items are executed.Be a strategic partner, trusted confidant, and force multiplier who removes obstacles, creates order from chaos, and helps keep the COO focused on what matters mostDraft, edit, and send professional, polished communications that match the COO/CEO's tone and voice.Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, including basic automation using tools like Zapier.Support ad hoc projects end-to-end with minimal instruction.Required Skills2+ years of experience supporting C-Suite executive(s) at a startupAvailability and flexibility to respond quickly, frequently outside standard working hoursExceptional written and verbal English communication skills - your writing is polished, direct, and adaptable.Highly organized with strong attention to detail; you thrive in ambiguity and figure things out independently.Naturally positive, friendly energy - someone who is genuinely fun to work with, while also direct and unafraid to push back when needed.Strong sense of ownership - you care deeply about outcomes and take pride in going above and beyond.Tech-savvy; comfortable with Google Workspace, Slack, Notion/Coda, and able to pick up new tools quickly.Compensation$120k - $160k base salary + equity
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